For Halloween, Modiphius has released 15 pages of free content for the Lovecraftian mythos and World War II RPG Achtung! Cthulhu.
Archives for October 2023
Cold City and Hot War indie RPGs get new editions and academic study
Malcolm Craig is now a senior lecturer in history and, as a game designer, published indie tabletop RPGs such as Cold City and Hot War.
Horror History: The CZsWorld videography timeline series
The online horror channel CZsWorld has been digging into movie baddies, and as it’s Halloween, it’s the perfect time to see what they’ve been up to.
A Worldwide Tour of the boogeyman: Scared kids don’t learn
The Boogeyman is a mythical creature adults use to frighten children into good behaviour.
12 Masks of Halloween #12: Gross Zombie
This latex mask presents realistic detail that no zombie would be caught dead without.
DCC Funnels: All new and zero-level Dungeon Crawl Classics bundle
In a DCC Funnel game, the players send a dozen un-heroes into a heroic situation where they will likely die. Those few who survive become 1st level, get a character class and a promotion of PC.
Astral Hunt: A RPG about desperation
In order for a hunt to be successful, players must learn about the monster through roleplaying investigative work, speaking with survivors who were attacked or witnessed an attack.
12 Masks of Halloween #11: Godzilla
We featured a Rodan mask in 2019, but never the kig kaiju himself. Surely it’s time for Godzilla!
Our Woodland Gods: A cosy game of adopting a new god and not getting eaten
Your fellow villagers are all cultists too. You live your lives; throwing parties, going fishing, roasting marshmallows, and chanting under the full moon. And when your god demands the sacrifice of old Uncle Joe? That’s okay!
Scenario design: The glue that binds mysteries
I asked game designer Josh Fox whether there was something he would write about mystery games and what makes them tick.
